Fate, TX vs Los Angeles, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $74,891). Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 24,626 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Los Angeles has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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